Author: Boca Vibe

Alleged Serial Shoplifter Arrested for Stealing $600 of Goods From Boca Raton Walmart

Written by Boca Vibe on September 22, 2025. Posted in Boca Raton News.

Alleged Serial Shoplifter Arrested for Stealing $600 of Goods From Boca Raton Walmart A Boca Raton woman with a history of convictions for petty and retail theft was arrested after two incidents at the Walmart store on U.S. 441 (SR-7) in West Boca involving shoplifting – both on the same day. According to a police report, Amanda Lynn Farino, 34, of Boca Raton, was charged with felony petit theft, a charge elevated due to her prior convictions. The arrest underscores a growing concern among local retailers about repeat offenders and the escalating costs associated with...

Boca Raton Signs $1.2M Contract for City Sewer Service on Barrier Island

Written by Boca Vibe on September 22, 2025. Posted in Arts & Culture.

Boca Raton Signs $1.2M Contract for City Sewer Service on Barrier Island Boca Raton is taking another significant step towards its long-term goal of eliminating septic tanks citywide, a crucial initiative aimed at protecting the environment and preserving the pristine beauty of our coastal community. The city council recently approved a $1.2 million contract to extend city sewer services to a significant parcel of land on the barrier island, a project that will not only benefit the immediate area but also contribute to the overall environmental health of Boca Raton and the...

New Boca Raton Police ‘TAC House’ Simulates Real-World Challenges

Written by Boca Vibe on September 22, 2025. Posted in Family & Kids.

New Boca Raton Police ‘TAC House’ Simulates Real-World Challenges New Boca Raton Police ‘TAC House’ Simulates Real-World Challenges Boca Raton Police Department Unveils State-of-the-Art Training Facility As Boca Raton police officers navigate their way through a tactical training course more often seen in documentaries on special forces teams than in the bowels of local police stations, they could face any number of challenges: a conference table full of executives being held hostage in a meeting, family members engaged in a violent domestic dispute, or a barricaded suspect armed...

Cops: New York Man, 62, Kicked ‘Defenseless’ Victim in the Face at The Boca Raton

Written by Boca Vibe on September 22, 2025. Posted in Boca Raton News.

Cops: New York Man, 62, Kicked ‘Defenseless’ Victim in the Face at The Boca Raton Cops: New York Man, 62, Kicked ‘Defenseless’ Victim in the Face at The Boca Raton A 62-year-old man from Staten Island, N.Y. has been charged with battery after an altercation turned physical at The Boca Raton resort. The incident, which involved a seemingly unprovoked attack, unfolded just before 10 p.m. on September 13th at the luxurious oceanfront property, sending shockwaves through the usually tranquil atmosphere of this Palm Beach County landmark. A Night of Unrest at a Boca Raton Icon ...

A Week After Changes Pitched, Residents Continue Opposition to Boca Raton Development Plan

Written by Boca Vibe on September 22, 2025. Posted in Boca Raton News.

A Week After Changes Pitched, Residents Continue Opposition to Boca Raton Development Plan A week after a Boca Raton council meeting spanned more than six hours and drew 70 speakers – effectively all in opposition to the city’s development plan for the 31-acre government campus site – the “Save Boca” group has not budged in its quest to pursue a change to the city charter that would force a public referendum on any future development exceeding a certain density threshold on the site. The contentious meeting, held last Tuesday, saw residents express deep concerns about increased...

Boca Cops Arrest Driver Still On Road After Four License Suspension Convictions

Written by Boca Vibe on September 22, 2025. Posted in Beaches.

Boca Cops Arrest Driver Still On Road After Four License Suspension Convictions Boca Cops Arrest Driver Still On Road After Four License Suspension Convictions Pompano Beach Man Apprehended in Boca Raton After Multiple Driving Violations A Pompano Beach man was arrested by Boca Raton police after being pulled over for a suspended license, with a records check later revealing he had previous convictions for four instances of driving with a suspended license and two DUIs. Brian Lemuel Beach, 59, was taken into custody after being pulled over on N. Dixie Highway near the vibrant Mizner...